Project Manager (Social Science Research Focus)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Project Manager (Social Science Research Focus)

Department/Unit Pediatrics

Research Project Canadian Centre for Vaccinology

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number GP57-23

Employee Group Grant-Paid

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year, with possibility of renewal

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $60,141 - $78,325 per annum (37.5 hours per week)

About The Organization

An integrated, collaborative, interdisciplinary vaccine research team, the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV) is committed to developing, implementing and evaluating vaccine technologies and vaccines for infectious diseases that have a significant impact on Canadian and global health and training experts in these critical and evolving fields. Located in the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, the CCfV is a collaboration of Dalhousie University, the IWK Health Centre, and Nova Scotia Health Authority. For more information, please visit www.centerforvaccinology.ca.

Job Summary

Reporting to Social Science Project Manager Team Lead, CCfV, the Project Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator and project team members to support and meet the objectives of CCfV research studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, implementation, and completion of research projects that employ qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies.
• Work with the project team, delivery partners and vendors to ensure all project deliverables are completed and milestones are met.
• Provide leadership in developing study-related documents, which may include protocols, ethics correspondence, investigator files and informed consent documents (in accordance with CCfV’s Standard Operating Procedures).
• Draw on a variety of qualitative and/or quantitative methods and methodologies to provide hands-on support for research activities such as data collection (e.g., participant recruitment, facilitating interviews or focus groups, surveys, etc.) and analysis (e.g., qualitative coding, NVivo analysis, team-based analysis, statistical, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation of grants and production of reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Engage with community and other project stakeholders to develop cross-system communications and consultation for the project.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary. Additionally, as this position is in a clinical academic department possibly based within Nova Scotia Health facilities, NSH’s vaccination and other relevant workplace policies may apply.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet, and familiarity with academic publication databases (e.g., Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar).
• Completion of a research methods course or an equivalent amount of experience with qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience within a university, hospital, or comparable environment in a research setting.
• Experience fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community partners, as well as recruiting study participants.
• Experience managing or coordinating research projects and implementing qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies.
• Proven expertise/experience in research methods, research design, and program evaluation.
• Master’s degree in health, education, social sciences, or related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Project management experience in a research, academic or community setting.
• Experience completing Research Ethics Board ( REB ) applications and editing content for grant applications.

Assets

• Bilingualism in French and English.
• Proficiency with data analysis software (NVivo, SAS , etc.).

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 07/24/2023

Close Date 08/07/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14349